97 points “So elegant and fine. Long. Serious and focussed with fantastic depth and structure.” – James Suckling
96 points “In the mouth it’s intense with a vigorous flow and firm tannic structure in which the freshness and concentration help to create an easy-going but substantial style before the lengthy finish which is full of nuanced aromas.” – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous
They say “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” El Enemigo meaning ‘the enemy’ is a winery you’re going to want to keep very close and share with only the closest of friends.
Gran Enemigo Red Blend is combo of 50% Malbec 15% Cabernet Franc 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot from Gualtallary in Tupungato and 10% Petit Verdot from Agrelo in Luján de Cuyo. Probably the most approachable wine in the Gran Enemigo range it’s mellow and creamy with notes of blackberry plum jam redcurrant Earl Grey tea dark chocolate coffee mint tobacco and vanilla. Consider pairing it with Sunday’s roast beef Turkish grills baked cheese dishes or an Ethiopian beyaynetu.
El Enemigo is a cult Argentinian winery. It’s a partnership between soil expert Alejandro Vigil (Director of Winemaking at the iconic Bodega Catena Zapata) and Adrianna Catena (sister of the Managing Director and fourth-generation vintner at Bodega Catena Zapata Dr Laura Catena). The idea was formed in 2009 while the two strolled back along the River Thames after a party at the Embassy of Argentina in London where Nicolás Catena Zapata – Adrianna’s father and the man who put Argentinian wine on the world map – had just been awarded Decanter Man of the Year. They decided to create a winery that respected traditions but rejected the status quo for example employing 100-year-old Alsatian oak foudres imported directly from Italy but also the more fashionable concrete eggs. Inspired by a mutual love of old-school Pomerol and Château Cheval Blanc the focus was to be cool-climate high-altitude Cabernet Franc – at this point it’s worth noting that some of their vineyards are nearly 1.5km above sea level. This was a pretty rebellious and radical concept because all anybody wanted to talk about at the time was Malbec from Argentina. We love this kind of renegade thinking especially when the wines taste this good.
SKU No.: 3910574
Style No.: 913864
Region: Mendoza
Grapes: Malbec,Cabernet Franc,Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
97 points “So elegant and fine. Long. Serious and focussed with fantastic depth and structure.” – James Suckling
96 points “In the mouth it’s intense with a vigorous flow and firm tannic structure in which the freshness and concentration help to create an easy-going but substantial style before the lengthy finish which is full of nuanced aromas.” – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous
They say “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” El Enemigo meaning ‘the enemy’ is a winery you’re going to want to keep very close and share with only the closest of friends.
Gran Enemigo Red Blend is combo of 50% Malbec 15% Cabernet Franc 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot from Gualtallary in Tupungato and 10% Petit Verdot from Agrelo in Luján de Cuyo. Probably the most approachable wine in the Gran Enemigo range it’s mellow and creamy with notes of blackberry plum jam redcurrant Earl Grey tea dark chocolate coffee mint tobacco and vanilla. Consider pairing it with Sunday’s roast beef Turkish grills baked cheese dishes or an Ethiopian beyaynetu.
El Enemigo is a cult Argentinian winery. It’s a partnership between soil expert Alejandro Vigil (Director of Winemaking at the iconic Bodega Catena Zapata) and Adrianna Catena (sister of the Managing Director and fourth-generation vintner at Bodega Catena Zapata Dr Laura Catena). The idea was formed in 2009 while the two strolled back along the River Thames after a party at the Embassy of Argentina in London where Nicolás Catena Zapata – Adrianna’s father and the man who put Argentinian wine on the world map – had just been awarded Decanter Man of the Year. They decided to create a winery that respected traditions but rejected the status quo for example employing 100-year-old Alsatian oak foudres imported directly from Italy but also the more fashionable concrete eggs. Inspired by a mutual love of old-school Pomerol and Château Cheval Blanc the focus was to be cool-climate high-altitude Cabernet Franc – at this point it’s worth noting that some of their vineyards are nearly 1.5km above sea level. This was a pretty rebellious and radical concept because all anybody wanted to talk about at the time was Malbec from Argentina. We love this kind of renegade thinking especially when the wines taste this good.
SKU No.: 3910574
Style No.: 913864